# Norway eyes temporary ban on smart glasses in public places

https://mins.news/en/video/88326

- France 24 English, 2026-10-06 16:03 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZZykXMO6No

> Norway’s government said Monday it wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in certain public places because of privacy concerns, particularly the possibility of recording images without people’s knowledge. Parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, healthcare facilities, gyms and public events could be covered.

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